Meta Timeline
How the meta evolved across set releases — tier shifts, new decks, and archetype trends.
Based on current deck pool scored at each era.
Tier Distribution by Set Release
S TierA TierB TierC Tier
Archetype Popularity by Set Release
Era-by-Era Breakdown
Everyday Wonders (B3b)
+8 new
1 shift 37 decks
S: 5 A: 14 B: 11 C: 7
New Decks
A Butterfree / Hisuian Zoroark ex Energy RampCombo Chain
A Hisuian Zoroark ex / Froslass Energy RampHyper Aggressive
A Mega Gardevoir ex / Mega Diancie ex Bench ScalerCombo Chain
A Milotic ex / Darkrai Ability PivotStatus Chaos
B Chien-Pao ex / Milotic ex / Vaporeon Ability PivotHyper Aggressive
B Dedenne ex / Emolga Hyper AggressiveEnergy Ramp
B Zoroark ex / Mega Sableye ex Snipe PressureBench Scaler
C Puppy Pile Snipe PressureHyper Aggressive
Grade Shifts
Mega Altaria ex / Greninja B → C
Paradox Drive (B3a)
+8 new
2 shifts 29 decks
S: 5 A: 10 B: 9 C: 5
New Decks
A Dragonite / Raging Bolt Energy RampTheme Synergy
A Terapagos ex / Darkrai Status ChaosEnergy Ramp
A Terapagos ex Combo ChainEnergy Ramp
A Koraidon ex / Darkrai Status ChaosAbility Pivot
B Flutter Mane ex / Mega Gardevoir ex Ability PivotHyper Aggressive
C Miraidon ex / CB Magnezone Coin GamblerBench Scaler
C Mega Altaria ex / Iron Valiant Bench ScalerSnipe Pressure
C Suicune ex / Iron Bundle ex Snipe PressureBench Scaler
Grade Shifts
Mega Altaria ex / Greninja C → B
Gourgeist / Houndstone C → B
Pulsing Aura (B3)
+6 new
1 shift 21 decks
S: 5 A: 6 B: 6 C: 4
New Decks
S Mega Blaziken ex / Castform Hyper AggressiveStatus Chaos
A Mega Sceptile ex / Pheromosa Status ChaosHyper Aggressive
A Mega Lucario ex / Darkrai Hyper AggressiveStatus Chaos
B Mega Lucario ex / Lucario Hyper AggressiveMega Tank
B Zoroark ex / Mega Absol ex Hyper AggressiveSnipe Pressure
C Magnezone ex / Oricorio Energy RampHyper Aggressive
Grade Shifts
Mega Absol ex / Hydreigon A → S
Mega Shine (B2b)
+4 new
2 shifts 15 decks
S: 3 A: 5 B: 4 C: 3
New Decks
S Mega Charizard XY ex / Entei ex Energy RampMega Tank
A Mega Absol ex / Hydreigon Hyper AggressiveStatus Chaos
A Mega Manectric ex / Zeraora Ability PivotHyper Aggressive
B Darkrai / Mega Altaria ex Status ChaosSnipe Pressure
Grade Shifts
Bellibolt ex / Magnezone A → B
Gourgeist / Houndstone B → C
Paldean Wonders (B2a)
+3 new
2 shifts 11 decks
S: 2 A: 4 B: 3 C: 2
New Decks
A Bellibolt ex / Magnezone Coin GamblerEnergy Ramp
B Chien-Pao ex / Baxcalibur Snipe PressureBench Scaler
B Gourgeist / Houndstone Hyper AggressiveEnergy Ramp
Grade Shifts
Mega Altaria ex / Greninja B → C
Greninja ex / Suicune ex B → A
Fantastical Parade (B2)
+5 new
8 decks
S: 2 A: 2 B: 3 C: 1
New Decks
S Darkrai ex / Giratina ex Energy RampMega Tank
A Mega Steelix ex / Indeedee ex Energy RampTheme Synergy
B Greninja ex / Suicune ex Snipe PressureEnergy Ramp
B Mega Altaria ex / Greninja Snipe PressureBench Scaler
C Mega Altaria ex / Gourgeist Snipe PressureBench Scaler
Crimson Blaze (B1a) 3 decks
S: 1 A: 1 B: 1
Mega Rising (B1)
+2 new
3 decks
S: 1 A: 1 B: 1
New Decks
S Jolteon ex / Pikachu ex Hyper AggressiveEnergy Ramp
B Mega Absol ex / Greninja Ability PivotSnipe Pressure
Deluxe Pack EX (A4b)
+1 new
1 deck
A: 1
New Decks
A Rampardos / Silvally Hyper AggressiveGlass Cannon